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Jesus, as described in the New Testament, was most likely crucified on Friday April 3, 33 A.D.
The latest investigation, reported in the journal International Geology Review, focused on earthquake activity at the Dead Sea, located 13 miles from Jerusalem. The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 27, mentions that an earthquake coincided with the crucifixion:
"And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open."
To analyze earthquake activity in the region, geologist Jefferson Williams of Supersonic Geophysical and colleagues Markus Schwab and Achim Brauer of the German Research Center for Geosciences studied three cores from the beach of the Ein Gedi Spa adjacent to the Dead Sea.
Varves, which are annual layers of deposition in the sediments, reveal that at least two major earthquakes affected the core: a widespread earthquake in 31 B.C. and an early first century seismic event that happened sometime between 26 A.D. and 36 A.D.
The latter period occurred during "the years when Pontius Pilate was procurator of Judea and when the earthquake of the Gospel of Matthew is historically constrained," Williams said.
"The day and date of the crucifixion (Good Friday) are known with a fair degree of precision," he said. But the year has been in question.
In terms of textual clues to the date of the crucifixion, Williams quoted a Nature paper authored by Colin Humphreys and Graeme Waddington. Williams summarized their work as follows:
* All four gospels and Tacitus in Annals (XV,44) agree that the crucifixion occurred when Pontius Pilate was procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD.
* All four gospels say the crucifixion occurred on a Friday.
* All four gospels agree that Jesus died a few hours before the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath (nightfall on a Friday).
Isaiah 54:13-14 "And all thy CHILDREN shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy CHILDREN. In Righteousness [Right-Thinking] shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee."
That happened for a little over seven years. I couldn't actually hear a voice but could feel it inside my head.
Then finally when back in college after the service and using the GI bill, I went for a drive one night to rest from taking a bunch of tests. I stopped in the hospital parking lot across from the campus and it was dark.... The thought came to me harder again. I said to God..... I will never find it unless You decide to show me and I promised to do anything if He would just show me. (that felt good) 2 weeks later I ended up in that same hospital from a gymnastics mishap and the trainee nurse who was assigned to me was different. There was something I felt about her spirit. 2 weeks later I called her and we had a soft drink at a restaurant together. I asked her how she believed.... She answered 3 questions.
She said: I was raised in the worldwide fellow ship Jesus started nearly 2000 years ago. Hmm I thought welll what is the name of it? She said: Jesus didn't make a name for it. whooo I thought but I didn't dare laugh because I thought I have been asking a long time and maybe this could be it so just be. respectful....
After Igot my composure back I asked if they had churches? She answered yes..... in the home.... Jesus started the churches in the home. Oh wow I thought... what could this be?
3rd question: Do they have ministers? Yes just like the original disciples who were chosen by God Himself they are chosen the same way and if they accept they sell everything and go out in twos 2 women together and 2 men together. that was 50 years ago.
Philemon: Paul's letter he sent back with Onesimus was to Philemon & Apphia his wife and the church in their home.
There are two other references to people who followed Jesus and had church in their home.
Acts 7: 47 to around 50 ;;;; The most High dwelleth not in temples made by hands ----what can ye make me --I have already made everything. Hmmmmmm doesn't appear God is impressed by massive temples???
1. Romans 10:9-13 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.."
2. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
The more answers I get, the better for our understanding is the scriptures.
1. Romans 10:9-13 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.."
2. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
The more answers I get, the better for our understanding is the scriptures.
what does it mean to be saved
I believe in God and Jesus and try to live right, I don't go to church, haven't been baptized, does this mean I wont go to heaven
Sin or not sin